Miami Dolphins activate WR Chris Bell from non-football injury list
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:18 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Miami Dolphins activated rookie wide receiver Chris Bell from the non-football injury list on August 17. Bell was placed on the list on July 21 due to a knee injury sustained during his final game at Louisville. His return is expected to bolster the receiving corps, which includes Caleb Douglas and Malik Washington, as the Dolphins prepare for their regular season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders on September 13. Bell was a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, having recorded significant stats during his collegiate career, including 2,166 yards and 12 touchdowns.
- •Chris Bell activated from non-football injury list on August 17.
- •Bell was previously recovering from a torn ACL suffered in college.
- •He recorded 2,166 yards and 12 touchdowns in college.
- •The Dolphins face the Las Vegas Raiders in their season opener on September 13.
- •Dolphins' roster cuts are due by August 30.
- 3:03 PMESPN NFL — Dolphins activate rookie WR Bell for practice debut
- 1:38 PMYahoo Sports — Miami Dolphins rookie WR Chris Bell is activated in huge decision
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Miami Dolphins activate WR Chris Bell from non-football injury list
"The Dolphins activated rookie wide receiver Chris Bell from the active/non-football injury list Monday, paving the way for him to make his practice debut.
"The Miami Dolphins activated Chris Bell from the non-football injury list, they announced Monday. He was a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
"The Miami Dolphins have activated rookie wide receiver Chris Bell, in a potentially massive move that should help quarterback Malik Willis.
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External links- ESPN NFLAug 17, 2026, 3:03 PMDolphins activate rookie WR Bell for practice debut
The Dolphins activated rookie wide receiver Chris Bell from the active/non-football injury list Monday, paving the way for him to make his practice debut.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 1:38 PMMiami Dolphins rookie WR Chris Bell is activated in huge decision
The Miami Dolphins have activated rookie wide receiver Chris Bell, in a potentially massive move that should help quarterback Malik Willis.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 1:31 PMMiami Dolphins activate WR Chris Bell from non-football injury list
The Miami Dolphins activated Chris Bell from the non-football injury list, they announced Monday. He was a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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